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Surrealist Sofa

Salvador Dali Surrealist 'Salivasofa' Unique Prototype Red Lips Sofa
By Salvador Dalí­, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Salivasofá: First prototype sofa designed by Salvador Dalí & Oscar Tusquets, 1972. The
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

Surrealist "Vis a Vis" sofa pink, solid brass by Salvador Dalí
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Barcelona, ES
A sofa that encourages confidence, taken from Dalí’s compositions for Jean Michel Frank. A typical
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Salvador Dali Surrealist 'Vis-à-vis De Gala' Pink Upholstered Sofa, Nº 54
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa nº 54 designed by Dali manufactured by BD. Structure in solid wood. Traditional upholstery
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Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Trave Sofa by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Located in Geneve, CH
Trave sofa by Umberto Bellardi Ricci Dimensions: D 24" x W 102" x H 16 in Materials: Dedar Boucle
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2010s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Trave Sofa by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Trave Sofa by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
H 16 in W 102 in D 24 in
Studio 65 Bocca or Marilyn Sofa in Red Fabric by Gufram 1970s
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Bocca or Marilyn sofa with structure in expanded polyurethane foam covered with red fabric, the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa in Dark Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important Finn Juhl "46" sofa made in the 1940s at original manufacturer Carl Brørup. The
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Roberto Sebastián Matta, Seating System Model “Malitte”, Green, Italy, 1966
By Sebastian Matta
Located in Barcelona, ES
conceptual presence, which, when necessary, can instantly become a complete living room: a two-seater sofa
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Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas

Materials

Wool, Foam

Surrealist Salivasofa 'Original' Prototype Red Lips Sofa By Salvador Dali
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Barcelona, ES
their very first prototype sofa, a testament to their innovative design prowess.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam

Outdoor Dalilips Sofa by Salvador Dalí 20th Century Surrealist Design, Spain
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca, (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Barcelona, ES
. Two-seat sofa made of polyethylene with rotational moulding process. Color Red. © Salvador Dalí
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Poet sofa model FJ4100 by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
-seater sofa, called model FJ4100 and inspired by surrealist art, exudes comfort and craftsmanship. This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Wood

Poet sofa model FJ4100 by Finn Juhl
Poet sofa model FJ4100 by Finn Juhl
H 34.26 in W 53.55 in D 31.5 in
7/20 limited edition "Xai" night stands by Salvador Dali, surrealist design
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Barcelona, ES
reproductions of Salvador Dali’s furniture, that started with the Sofa in the form of lips, which was installed
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

16/20 Limited Edition "Xai" Surrealist side tables by Salvador Dalí, Spain
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Barcelona, ES
reproductions of Salvador Dali’s furniture, that started with the Sofa in the form of lips, which was installed
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Night stand model "Xai" by Salvador Dalí 20th century surrealist spanish design
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Barcelona, ES
reproductions of Salvador Dali’s furniture, that started with the Sofa in the form of lips, which was installed
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Post Modern Reverse Painted Red and Black Glass Cube End Tables c. 1980
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé Pair of Surrealist Post Modern Three Legged Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass

Pair of Post Modern off White Ivory Ceramic Lamps on Lucite Bases, circa 1985
Located in Saint Louis, MO
shop: Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn sofa in ivory white bouclé Post Modern reverse painted red
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Le Témoin seat-sculpture by Man Ray Paradisoterrestre Edition
By Man Ray, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
operation Ultramobile, conceived by Dino Gavina in 1971 with the aim of surprisingly adapting the surrealist
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Vintage (After) Dali Exhibition Poster Ft The Face Of Mae West Kunsthaus Zurich
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in London, GB
18 August to 22 October 1989 featuring a surrealist design by the notable Spanish painter Salvador
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Posters

Materials

Paper

1971, Le Temoin by Man Ray, Dino Gavina, Simon, International Ultramobile
By Ultramobile Collection, Dino Gavina
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
sculptural piece of art but it is a sofa at the same time. The condition is very good, besides some (tiny
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Leather

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Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
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Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
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17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
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Curved Sofa, Ico Parisi / Federico Munari, Italy, 1950
By Federico Munari, Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
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By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
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Sofa by Mario Ceroli
By Mario Ceroli
Located in London, GB
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas

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By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
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Vintage Pedro Friedeberg Butterfly and Foot Chair, Full-Size, Mexico City, 1973
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in San Diego, CA
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Michael Joyce, Acrylic on Canvas Screen
Located in Hudson, NY
, SOFA Exhibition, Miami, FL. 1994 Group Show, Lillian Heidenberg Gallery, New York, NY. 1992
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Early 2000s Decorative Art

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Red Velvet "Lips" Sofa after Salvador Dali
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Chicago, IL
Original concept was a 1937 surrealist sofa by Salvador Dalí, modeled after the lips of actress Mae
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20th Century American Modern Sofas

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Velvet

"Lips" Sofa After Salvador Dali, Later Interpretation
Located in Nashville, TN
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Studio 65 Marilyn lip Sofa
By Studio 65
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

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Studio 65 Marilyn lip Sofa
Studio 65 Marilyn lip Sofa
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Finn Juhl NV-53 Sofa
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
—influenced by the Surrealists—and unique, floating design give the love seat an ethereal otherworldly
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Finn Juhl NV-53 Sofa
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Located in London, GB
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Gufram Homage To Salvador Dali Sofa
Gufram Homage To Salvador Dali Sofa
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By Jay Spectre
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“Malitte” Seating System by Roberto Sebastián Matta, Italy 1966
By Gavina, Roberto Matta
Located in Chicago, IL
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By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Las Vegas, NV
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By Federico Armijo
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By Finn Juhl, Bakery Studio
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Rare Finn Juhl Chair by Bovirke BO-118
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Diego, CA
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Red Velvet "Lips" Sofa after Salvador Dali
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Chicago, IL
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Marilyn Lips Sofa by Studio 65
By Gufram Furniture
Located in London, GB
mohair and wool fabric. The original Surrealist Bocca Sofa was designed in 1936 by Salvador Dalí. Dalí
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Marilyn Lips Sofa by Studio 65
Marilyn Lips Sofa by Studio 65
H 33.47 in W 84.26 in D 33.47 in
Iconic Knoll International Malitte Lounge Sectional Set by Roberto Matta, 1966
By Gavina, Roberto Matta, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Pedro Friedeberg Surrealist Celestial Candelabra, 1960s
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in San Diego, CA
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Located in San Diego, CA
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By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in San Diego, CA
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Pedro Friedeberg Surrealist Iconic Hand Chair (Silla-Mano) Signed
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in San Diego, CA
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Pedro Friedeberg Surrealist Iconic Hand Chair (Silla-Mano) Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
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Pedro Friedeberg Mahogany Hand Chair or Silla-Mano, Mexico City, 1970
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic hand chair sculpture by Mexican Surrealist Pedro Friedeberg. Carved in Mexico City, 1970
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Surrealist Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal surrealist sofa for your home. A surrealist sofa — often made from fabric, wood and plastic — can elevate any home. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage surrealist sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the surrealist sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A surrealist sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made surrealist sofa over the years, but those crafted by Finn Juhl, Salvador Dalí and Bovirke are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Surrealist Sofa?

A surrealist sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $15,160, while the lowest priced sells for $821 and the highest can go for as much as $497,965.